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AE18 URR

2018 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,809 mi
Last recorded70,809 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 URR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 70,809 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *ALL* show signs of cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 70,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *ALL* show signs of cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 70,695 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Headlamp adjustment attempted at point of test but maximum vertical adjustment was reached, still failing to bring beam level high enough to meet requirements, lens also has internal condensation effecting beam image (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *BOTH* rear tyre(s) 205/60/16 96H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 65,955 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 65,948 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 65,872 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 52,678 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 May 2021 20,024 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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AE18 URR is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2018 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 35,909 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE18 URR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 8 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AE18 URR registered?

AE18 URR is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 June 2018.

Is AE18 URR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE18 URR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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